A new journey of discovery from “スターバックス® by ネスプレッソ Vertuo”: a one-of-a-kind, exceptional flavor nurtured by lush Sumatra | “スターバックス® Sumatra” launches Wednesday, Sept. 9
[98% of elementary school students want to reuse items at home] Experiences with 262 parent-child pairs encouraged families to consider “choosing not to throw things away”
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A total of 514 people attended, including 262 elementary school students and their guardians
“I wanted to reuse things in my daily life” was the response from 98%
Over the 2-day event, 29 kg of clothing, fashion accessories and toys were brought in
[Idol VTubers you can meet in person] 2.5D idol VTuber group “クインテ” to hold solo mini-live “Ever After” at Shinjuku BUZZ music LABO on Sunday, Sept. 6!
【Handa, Aichi Prefecture】From “Someone like me” to “This is who I am.” A total makeover for women returning after a career break through “digital skills × makeup × AI”! 半田市教育委員会 launches its “Digital Skills Development Course for Women (free childcare available)” for the first time
Comparative survey on priorities, satisfaction and happiness among residents of highly insulated detached homes and condominiums
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Highly insulated detached homes are about 2.6 times [as popular as condominiums]
About 2 times as many residents of highly insulated detached homes (36.2%) as condominium residents (19.8%), who prioritize location and security, cited this as important
The average price of newly built condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area reached ¥1億660万円 in May 2026
Riverside hotel “Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Dojimahama Premier” to open February 26, 2027, with panoramic views of Osaka, the City of Water, from its upper floors on levels 25–31
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From its upper floors on levels 25–31
220 guest rooms
Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Osaka Station
Approximately 6 minutes on foot from JR Kitashinchi Station and Nishi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line
A cake honored at the world’s top confectionery competition makes its Christmas cake debut. グランド ハイアット 東京 begins taking reservations for its “Christmas Cakes” on Thursday, October 1
Are the 3 obstacles to summer travel “heat, crowds and high prices”? 1 in 4 people changed their summer trip because of the heat: travel trends survey of 1,662 people who have traveled by express bus
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A total of 23.9% (398 people) said they canceled a trip this summer (July–August) because of the heat or postponed it until autumn or later
A total of 75.3% (1,250 people) said “it’s easier to travel in autumn”
A total of 36.7% (146 people) of those who changed their travel plans because of the heat said they “switched to a cheaper mode of transportation”
A total of 53.1% (883 people) said the transportation costs they expected to actually pay were higher than what they wanted to spend
Among the 398 people who canceled a trip because of the heat or postponed it until autumn or later, 54.0% (215 people) said they “definitely want to travel”
Frozen “fresh” gyoza market is up 112% year over year! モランボン launches “Irresistible Large Meat Gyoza Packed with Ginger,” designed to keep tomorrow’s breath fresh, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Frozen “fresh” gyoza market is up 112% year over year
Irresistible Large Meat Gyoza Packed with Ginger, 336g
Experience Japan through “OIMO” with 8 flavors expressing the unique character of each region: locally exclusive “OIMO Latte” and “OIMO Shake Cool” go on sale Wednesday, September 2
Third installment of the “Dolce Shaved Ice” series: “Ripe Fuyu Persimmon and Almond Tofu” and “Japanese Chestnut and Hojicha” go on sale September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)! [ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和 Pastry Shop La Mora]
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On sale starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)–September 30 (Wednesday)
【佐原商家町ホテル NIPPONIA】Premium plan now available offering views from the 2nd floor of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event “Sawara Grand Festival: Autumn Festival”
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The event will be held from October 9, 2026 (Friday) to 11 (Sunday)
More than 300,000 visitors come to watch each year
Price: ¥15,000 (tax included; service charge not included)
Price: ¥7,500 (tax included; service charge not included)
The group preserves and repurposes 119 historic buildings
Students from 京都芸術大学 refresh the visitor experience at Hirakata Park. Two original merchandise items that bring learning into practical use in society through industry-academia collaboration now on sale
【Mynavi TGC 2026 A/W】AND2BLE set to make its first appearance at a major domestic fashion event! In addition to main models Mizuki Yamashita, ME:I’s SUZU and TSUZUMI, a stellar lineup of Nogizaka46 members will also gather!
Back by popular demand in a limited run of 200! Suica Penguin “Rice Flour and Soy Milk Chocolate Cream Cake,” made by Tokamachi Sukoyaka Factory, makes its final appearance!
【コートヤード・バイ・マリオット 新大阪ステーション】Travel through Toyama Prefecture via dishes featuring beni-zuwai crab and white shrimp. Around Japan vol.29 “Discover Toyama” now available
さがみ湖イルミリオン teams up for the first time with “可哀想に！,” popular for “おぱんちゅうさぎ” and other characters, for 2026. “可哀想に！Gira-Gira Circus Troupe in さがみ湖イルミリオン” opens Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
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One of the largest illumination events in the Kanto region, featuring about 6 million lights
More than approximately 4.3 million total followers on social media
Adults: ¥2,000–¥2,400
Children/seniors: ¥1,300–¥1,700
Originalペット(犬)1,000円(2頭目以降500円)
Adults: ¥4,700
Children/seniors: ¥3,700
Pets (dogs): ¥2,000
Adults: ¥3,000–¥3,400
Children/seniors: ¥2,400–¥2,800
Pets (dogs): ¥1,500
“Magical Wave,” a 100 m-long slide
“Aozora Pedal,” where you cycle through the air at an elevation of 370 m
“EDIX Tour in Fukuoka,” a place for learning and experiences to help address educational challenges, to be held for the first time at Marine Messe Fukuoka for three days starting Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
The “Pet and Human Well-being” project, bringing businesses, experts and consumers together to consider pet happiness and turn ideas into action, launches August 26
A sale is underway with discounts of up to 83% on downloadable games! “ACE COMBAT™7: SKIES UNKNOWN Welcome Price!!” is 60% off!
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Up to 83% off
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Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.、サンライズ、バード・スタジオ、集英社、東映アニメーション、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、任天堂
Savor the flavors of autumn to your heart’s content. A lunch-only set featuring seasonal fish grilled yu-an style with a delicate aroma and rich red miso stew is now available
和歌山県海南市観光協会 to hold “KAINAN Happy Hour,” featuring local sake and gourmet food, at the west plaza of JR 海南駅 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (national holiday).
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Original開催日時：2026年9月22日（火・祝）16:00～21:00
With 3 raffle tickets, you can enter a lottery for a chance to win a gift certificate for 海南市物産観光センター.
Seeking companies, universities, sports and cultural organizations, and others to support the transition of public junior high school club activities into the community!
Drawing on experience supporting more than 1,000 families dealing with school nonattendance, a new project has launched: “A Guidebook to Read First When Your Child Stops Going to School.”
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夢中教室 launched in 2020.
In 2024, the small-group online free school “夢中カレッジ,” which uses the metaverse, also launched.
Coordination with schools for attendance recognition (97% recognition rate).
The main screen of the automatic composition software “Band-in-a-Box 33 for Mac” has been completely redesigned, and a new AI-powered automatic audio transcription feature has been added ahead of its release.
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Band-in-a-Box 33 for Mac MegaPAK boxed version PGBBYMM111 4580786171232 44,800 yen.
Band-in-a-Box 33 for Mac EverythingPAK boxed version PGBBYEM111 4580786171249 89,800 yen.
Band-in-a-Box 33 for Mac BasicPAK VU boxed version PGBBYBM411 4580786171256 14,800 yen.
Band-in-a-Box 33 for Mac MegaPAK VU boxed version PGBBYMM411 4580786171263 27,800 yen.
Band-in-a-Box 33 for Mac EverythingPAK VU boxed version PGBBYEM411 4580786171270 54,800 yen.
Companies mentioned：ワンダーワークス株式会社、PG Music Inc.社、Band-in-a-Box
Smartphone accessories featuring “たこのOCTY,” who came from the bottom of the sea to the city, are now available from caseplay in 8 designs for more than 170 models!
The 2nd installment of “Bread DE Salad,” featuring crisp vegetables and chicken, is here! “Bread DE Salad Chicken and Vegetable Cobb Sauce” will roll out from Aug. 25
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Price: ¥398 (¥429.84 including tax)
Prices including tax are shown with the 8% consumption tax rate applicable under the reduced tax rate.
Modern luxury colors in tune with the トム フォード RUNWAY. New lip color shades for an early taste of fall, plus limited-edition Eye Color Quads and eyeliners, are arriving one after another
経県値, a travel log app used by 200,000 people a month, now supports data transfers when changing devices. Its purchase screen clearly states: “Of course, it’s free even if you use it only to transfer your data and then cancel.”
A new exhibition on materials supporting AI semiconductors, key to economic security, makes its debut｜The world’s largest comprehensive materials exhibition, “17th Highly-functional Material Week,” to run for 3 days from Sep. 30, 2026, at Makuhari Messe
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A total of 940 exhibitors are expected, including those at co-located exhibitions
Paint shipments from April to June 2026 totaled 226,163 tons, 107.3% of the same period a year earlier
A visitor registration fee of ¥5,500 (tax included) applies
12薬局 to hold free online seminars for pharmacies and veterinary hospitals on Sep. 3 and 8, with 船井総合研究所 as a guest speaker: “Addressing staff shortages through systems—toward veterinary hospitals where people stay”
Wrap up summer vacation with ちびまる子ちゃん on ABEMA! 25 summer-themed episodes featuring beach trips, fireworks festivals and ghost-story nights—including newly added episodes—will stream all at once for free for 3 days from Aug. 28!
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A free marathon of carefully selected episodes about summer
A total of 271 episodes will be available to watch for free every day
3 days, from Friday, August 28, 2026, to Sunday, August 30